After a collision between Cesc Fabregas and the Portugal international left both players stricken on the floor, an inevitable flare up saw players from both teams engage in a shoving match with each other.

Busquets, eager to get involved, stepped over Pepe, only to bring his foot down early to drag his studs across the Real defender's temple and head.

The incident was easy to miss, but Real goalkeeper Diego Lopez and Busquet's midfield partner Andres Iniesta reacted in the aftermath of the apparent stamp.

Both Busquets and Pepe have been consistent offenders when it comes to foul play and theatrics in Spain's premier club fixture.

Che Thomas

Che is an Englishman abroad unable to cut the apron strings tying him to the crazy world of English football. As a writer and freelance journalist, he has covered matches and cultural events from across the globe all with the intention to inform, entertain and provoke debate. Just as smitten with music, film, and photography, though fully aware of the fact that nothing takes the place of that Saturday afternoon excitement down at N17 (even when it's actually on a Sunday!)